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Broken Hill & the Far West · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1897

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 2

Only the Assembly sat last night. The Acting-Premier (Mr. Brunker), in reply to Mr. Carroll, said that the whole question of taking such steps as…

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Our Local Parliament. the Adjourned Special Meeting Held with Closed Doors

Western Grazier · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 2

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Council was held on Monday evening last, Present—The Mayor, and Aldermen O'Donnell, Morrison,…

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Our Local Parliament. Special Meeting Held and Adjourned. the Auditor's Report on the Council's Books

Western Grazier · Wednesday 9 June 1897 · page 4

A special meeting of the council was held on Friday evening last, the business being with regard to the suspension of the Council Clerk, and the auditors'…

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3rd Edition Miner Office 8 p.m. Opening of the South Australian Parliament. The Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 4

Parliament was opened by commission at noon to-day. Sir Richard Baker was reelected President of the Legislative Council…

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English Bye-Election. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Thursday 10 June 1897 · page 4

Mr. Nicholson, a Conservative, has been elected for the Petersfield division of Hamptonshire by a majority of 420, replacing Mr. Wickham (Conservative),…

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THE S. A. Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 2

In the Assembly last evening the Acting-Premier and Treasurer (Mr. Holder) admitted having while Treasarer acted agent for Crown lessees in…

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The following appeared in our late editions yesterday:— Opening of the South Australian Parliament. The Governor's Speech. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 June 1897 · page 1

Parliament was opened by commission at noon to day. Sir Richard Baker was re elected President of the Legislative Council…

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Federation in Parliament

Western Grazier · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

THE Commonwealth Bill makes Very slow progress in the Assembly. Another week has passed, and it is "no forrarder. Nor, if its acceptance…

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S. A. PARLIAMENT. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1897 · page 4

Mr. Solomon, M P for the Northern Territory, gave n tice in Parliment this afternoon of his intention of moving on August. 11 in favor of…

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Queensland Parliament. Forecast of the Governor's Speech. (By Telegraph.] Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 June 1897 · page 2

The following forecast of the Governor's speech at the opening of Parliament has been supplied to the Press:—Reference will probably be…

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The Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1897 · page 2

Little business was done last night. Only, the Assembly sat. On the motion of Mr. Griffith, it was ordered that the Attachment of…

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N. A. Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Tuesday Evening

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 June 1897 · page 1

Mr. Solomon, M.P. for the Northern Territory, gave notice in Parliament this afternoon of his intention of moving on August 11 in favor of…

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The Celebration at Parliament Houses. SYDNEY, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 June 1897 · page 4

The President and Speaker have issued invitations to members of the Council and Assembly informing them that the Parliamentary buildings…

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The Celebration at ParliamentHouses. SYDNEY, Thursday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 June 1897 · page 1

The President and Speaker have issued invitations to members of th Council and Assembly i[?]dorming them that the ParliaineLtary buildings…

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Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 June 1897 · page 4

Parliament was formally opened this afternoon with the usual ceremonies. The Governor (Lord Brassey) was escorted by the Rupertswood battery…

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S. A. Parliament. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 June 1897 · page 4

In the Assembly this afternoon the Treasurer, in reply to questions, said he could not say definitely what the surplus would be until the year's…

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